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‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Learning Objectives:

Students will be able to...

• demonstrate understanding of key vocabulary.
• review narrative writing.

You Will Need:

• Paper, pen, "Carry Your Own Skis" story and handouts.

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Homework:

• Due Thu 2/2: Study for "Carry Your Own Skis" Test

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍Homework Due Today:

• Literary Analysis: Theme Practice
• All Carry Your Own Skis work : )

Agenda:

Update planners with Agenda and HW

1. Vocabulary Quiz (Review your notes for 3 minutes : )
2. "Carry Your Own Skis" Test Review
   • In groups of 3-4, use your story and margin notes to answer the following:
   1. When did Dolan's mother learn to ski?
   2. How was skiing "hard work"?
   3. What is Dolan's "attitude" about not having "hot toddies" or "furry boots"? (par 2)
   4. Why did Dolan's mother learn to ski?'
   5. What lesson about life did Dolan's mother stress to her children the most?
   6. What kind of appeals does a persuasive essay usually have?
   7. What is the "carry your own skis' mentality"?
   8. What is the writer's purpose in a persuasive essay?
   9. What kind of attitude do the words "blame-shifters" and no-RSVPers" convey?
   10. How can the reader evaluate or test a writer's persuasive appeals?
   11. What kind of persuasive appeal is Dolan's use of repetition in "Carry Your Own Skis"? Give two examples of her use of repetition.

1. Narrative Writing Review Cornell Notes
   • Narrative Writing revised.ppt
2. Narrative Essay
   • Autobio narrative prompt 1c 2c.docx